Selena Ibarra joined the NC Justice Center as an Engagement Assistant in March 2020. Selena graduated from NC State University in 2018 with a B.S. Degree in animal science with minors in biology and zoology. During her undergraduate degree, Selena participated in Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) and lobbied during the summer of 2014 to protect farmworker rights. She also became part of Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program for two years, working on environmental issues and cultural diversity, and worked with biologists from U.S. Fish and Wildlife to assist them in putting together their annual plan regarding environmental issues.

Selena’s passion for making a difference in social justice movements have led her to be here as an Engagement Assistant to grow and become part of a strong group of people making a difference.